ICYMI—JMU Rocketry wins the Rookie Award at this year’s NASA @StudentLaunch Competition. Students from across the country were challenged to design, build, launch and land a high-powered rocket. Congrats, JMU Rocketry!

Welcome, new Dukes and families to Summer Springboard! We love seeing student faces back on campus!

A beautiful day for Summer Springboard at JMU #GoDukes

Event tickets for Family Weekend 2022, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, are on sale now! Family Weekend includes many free activities for Dukes and families, along with some special ticketed events. Check out the schedule and grab your tickets here: jmu.edu/parents/events…

Pro-tip for new Dukes, don't sleep on Downtown Harrisonburg.

Did you know JMU has partnered with TimelyMD to give students access to a 24/7 crisis phone line, free counseling sessions and psychiatric support? Read more about mental health service expansions and other updates in our Madison Family Newsletter: jmu.edu/news/parents/2…

Summer vibes incoming 😎

Just 20 days away... #GoDukes

First-year families, how are you doing!?💜💛 Move-in is coming up fast. Keep calm and check out these tips from JMU Counseling Center on managing the first-year transition. jmu.edu/counselingctr/…

Two @JMUCal students won first place in the AEJMC "Best of the Web/Best Digital" competition in the Large School (10,000+) Individual/Team/Single Class app category for their app BookBuddy, a new way for students to buy and sell textbooks. jmu.edu/news/2022/07/2…

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As you prepare to drop off your Duke for fall semester, remember that JMU Parent Relations is always here to help! Save this contact info…when questions arise, you’ll know who to call!

Jumping for joy because #JMU26 is moving home! We hope JMU families had a great move-in day!

We have some new faces on campus from all around the world! Welcome to your home away from home💜💛 #JMU26 #GlobalDukes🌍

What a great way to kick off our year! We had a great time at Meet the Dukes Day. #GoDukes

Another year, another great time at Meet the Dukes Day! #GoDukes

Our new Dukes just took “Brighten the lights of Madison” to another level with a night of friends, fun and a little dancin’ 🐸💛 under the lights of Bridgeforth Stadium.

Don't worry, parents, we've got those first day of school pics taken care of😉📸 Tell your JMU Duke to stop by the Quad in front of Wilson Hall on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Photos will be available at jmu.edu/parents

Don't forget #CollegeColorsDay is tomorrow, September 2! Make sure you wear your best purple JMU gear to show everyone that #WeBleedPurple. Share your support by posting your Purple Friday photo tomorrow. Don't forget to tag us & use #WeBleedPurple so we can see your photo! 📸